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UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

4.6Km    2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

DOMOHEON (도모헌)

DOMOHEON (도모헌)

4.6Km    2025-04-11

60 Hwangnyeongsan-ro 7beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

DOMOHEON, the former residence of the Busan Mayor, was transformed into a cultural space and opened to the public in September 2024. The establishment includes a cultural space, shared office, café, lecture hall, meeting room, and various other convenience facilities. It also features a living garden, which is the first living garden in Busan. In the past, it was also referred to as the local Cheong Wa Dae creating an authoritative image. However, with the recent remodeling, it has now become a welcoming space for the public to relax and enjoy cultural activities. 

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

4.7Km    2024-02-26

84-1 Uam-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Gamman Creative Community Space, transformed from a former school, mirrors modern Korea's vibrant culture with elements like playground equipment and classroom hallways. This unique venue hosts a variety of events all year round, including movie screenings, classical music festivals, diverse activities and performances, fairy tale photo zones, open studio events, and food trucks, making it a dynamic hub for community engagement and cultural experiences.

168 Stairs (168계단)

168 Stairs (168계단)

4.7Km    2023-01-03

9, Yeongcho-gil 197beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs are known to be as tall as a 6-story building and have exactly 168 steps. In the past, there used to be 3 wells located at the bottom of the stairs, which locals would wait in line to draw water when there was insufficient water, but now, there is only one well with drinking water.

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

4.7Km    2025-01-17

14-13, Mangyang-ro 486beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

Ebagu Crafts Workshop was created as part of an urban regeneration project centered along Sanbok Road. The workshop serves as an archive center for the stories of local residents in Sanbok Road, and a new planned exhibition is held every two months. Personal collections, as well as the history of locals living in this district are well preserved, creating a warehouse of cultural resources for the future.

* Opening Date: March 6, 2013

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

4.7Km    2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

Almond Hotel (아몬드호텔)

Almond Hotel (아몬드호텔)

4.9Km    2024-12-22

12-5 , Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

A five-minute walk from Busan Station and 1 km from the Busan Port Passenger Terminal, Hotel Almond is highly convenient for public transport and particularly popular with business travelers. Its spacious guestrooms are divided into ondol type and bedroom type rooms, and most of them come with a large bathtub. The hotel provies photocopying, printing, faxing and luggage storage services. Nearby tourist attractions include Choryangibagu-gil, Yongdusan Park, Bosu-dong Bookstore Alley, and Jagalchi Market.

Busan Chinatown Special Zone (부산 차이나타운특구(상해문.상해거리))

Busan Chinatown Special Zone (부산 차이나타운특구(상해문.상해거리))

4.9Km    2022-10-24

1, Jungang-daero 179beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

Busan Chinatown, also known as Shanghai Street, offers visitors a chance to experience the past with old fashioned streets and Chinese songs playing from restaurants. Travelers can experience little China in the middle of Busan.

B-Con Ground (비콘그라운드)

B-Con Ground (비콘그라운드)

5.0Km    2025-11-17

49-1 Mangmibeonyeong-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

B-Con Ground  is a cultural complex in Busan, built by utilizing the empty space under an overpass. The complex is a cultural hub offering various exhibitions, cultural events, activities, and creative spaces for visitors. From playground and shopping ground to cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and a family deck, it truly offers all under one roof. Moreover, it provides a space for exhibition for disabled artists, as well as a venue for social entrepreneurs to hold exhibitions, cultural events, and sell artwork.

Le IDEA Hotel Busan Station (르이데아호텔)

Le IDEA Hotel Busan Station (르이데아호텔)

5.0Km    2024-12-22

16-10 , Jungang-daero 180beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

Leidea Hotel is a boutique hotel in Dong-gu, Busan. It has spacious rooms with large beds - some equipped with jacuzzis, and some with personal safes and closets for the convenience of long-stay residents. Rooms on the 5th floor and higher offer fine views of Hangdaegyo Bridge and the sea. The location is convenient for both transport - Busan station is nearby - and for visiting downtown Busan attractions such as Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, Yongdusan Park and Taejongdae.